Director, Application Development - ANH
Company: Cargill
Location: Wayzata
Posted on: June 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Purpose and ImpactThe Director of Application Development
will create and execute the Digital Technology and Data Strategy
for Cargill Animal Nutrition and Health’s (ANH) North America
business, aligning with the Americas Regional strategy, while also
considering the needs of the market and the customers served. It is
responsible for maintaining, integrating, and implementing software
applications within North America. This role will partner with
business and digital technology leadership to develop and
prioritize a business strategy aligned investment portfolio, and it
will lead a diverse and global team, proving guidance on software
application testing, quality assurance, master data maintenance,
configuration, installation, and support to ensure smooth, stable,
and timely implementation of new software and updates to installed
applications.Key AccountabilitiesResponsible for developing and
executing the ANH North America application and data strategy in
alignment with the business’s goals.Leads the execution and
develops strategies for application configuration to align with
business’s goals.Provides oversight for release management
processes and programming, configuration, testing and deployment of
fixes or updates for application version releases.Establishes an
open channel of communication with business leadership and provides
broad oversight and guidance on application support requests and
needs.Leads the team to conduct advanced and complex application
support activities to deliver on business outcomes.Identifies and
drives engagement with key internal and external partners,
understanding their needs and value drivers, and maintaining
effective communication to ensure alignment and business
success.Develops broad reviews on incoming incident tickets and
user requests to ensure prioritization in accordance to service
level agreements.Fosters positive relationships with software
vendors and negotiates relevant contracts.Tracks the performance of
configured applications and makes adjustments to improve efficiency
and effectiveness.Reviews and approves recommended improvements for
moderate to advanced and highly complex application specific
support processes and procedures.Manages team members to achieve
the organization's goals, by ensuring productivity, communicating
performance expectations, creating goal alignment, giving and
seeking feedback, providing coaching, measuring progress and
holding people accountable.QualificationsRequired
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, information
systems, engineering, or a related field Around 10 years of
relevant work experienceFive years of supervisory experience
Experience in Application Configuration Management, Development and
DeploymentExperienced in User Communication and Application
SupportExpertise with Stakeholder and Vendor
Management??????????????Preferred QualificationsExperience with
Animal Health and NutritionStrong business acumen Competent in
leading and managing a global team independently High aptitude in
thinking strategically and incorporating business needs into
technical roadmaps Salary: . Date posted: 05/07/2025
Keywords: Cargill, Burnsville , Director, Application Development - ANH, IT / Software / Systems , Wayzata, Minnesota
